We're already to Week 6, and though there are no "huge" showdowns, there are some big games in the Big Ten, Pac/10 and SEC.

The Michigan-Michigan State contest takes center stage because of Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson and Spartans coach Mark Dantonio, who hopes to coach from the press box in the wake of a recent heart attack. Both are unbeaten, and a victory would make the winner a legit Big Ten challenger.

The SEC has two important East-West matchups, with the West Division team on the road in both. Alabama is at South Carolina, and LSU is at Florida. Like Alabama, LSU is unbeaten — but the Tigers also are coming off a miracle win over Tennessee in one of the most incredible finishes in memory.

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